Rolling Bike Tree (Mobile PVC Cactus)

This build solved two problems for me; first, it allowed me a place to store two bikes when not in use, and second, it allowed me the freedom to roll them around the garage/driveway when cleaning or needing extra room in the garage to work on current projects.  Having a single car garage, the need for mobility is of utmost importance.  The total cost for this build is under $25, excluding the thrift store office chair.

Step 1: Materials:

(1) Thrift store office chair, the more legs the better.
(1) One 2" piece of PVC approximately 4' in length (height dependent on bikes used)
(1) 2" to 1.5" PVC reducer
(1) 1.5" PVC tee
(1) 1.5" PVC four way piece
(1) 6' piece of 1.5" PVC length
(8) 1.5" PVC 90 degree pieces (possibly more/less depending on design)
(4) 1.5" PVC 45 degree pieces (possibly more/less depending on design)
(4) 1.5" PVC caps (purely for aesthetics)

Comments

[pastaking]

Instead of gluing, drill holes through the PVC and use removable zip ties! There, a collapsible bike tree

[pastaking]

... Or use the chair as a really cool moped seat!

[toby]

cool idea!

[Alphonsus]

I'm so doing this.. I have an old broken chair and I desperately need a place to do repairs on my bike/storage!

and my father isn't  too thrilled about me wanting to put a permanent PVC mount on the wall.

[khurtwilliams]

 Why can't the bikes just stand next to each other on the sidewalk?  What benefit does this bike tree provide?

[kenfhill]

Besides parking, it lets you more easily work on the bike(s).

[proctors]

The benefit is organization and mobility. A lot of bikes don't have kickstands, so they end up leaning against the wall of the garage. With this nifty stand you wheel them out of the way when you need the space for a project or to clean under then.

[octopuscabbage]

the advantage is that it looks really cool

[balsaaaq]

Thanks everyone for the complements!!  The cactus has been in use for a week or so now and is preforming flawlessly.

Proctors, you nailed the functionality on the head.  Thank you for you support.

Just wanted to let you guys know, this can be adapted to work with one bike.  A couple of extra PVC angle pieces would have to be used to off-set the center of gravity so all the weight would be distributed evenly over the base and trunk.

If anyone wants more details on this, chime in.

Please share your builds with me if anyone constructs one!!

[lordofthedonuts]

There's a thing like that at the bike shop i used to work, we used it to spray the bikes with a power washer. it was 1 bike only tho so it was rather unstable.

The nice thing about it is that it was made from a cut drop handle bar...

[lukeea]

Sweet idea.

[LostRite]

 good idea! this is one of the most practical 'bles I have seen

[SureShot]

Great idea! I could use one of these too:-)

[dolabil66]

what an awesome and very original idea ( atleast I`ve never seen one before)....great job !